La Grange, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
834 Population 535/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $31,770 per capita
$88,500 Home Value $184,743 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
La Grange experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density535/sq mi
Coordinates40.0428°N, 91.4977°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 70 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

408 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 202 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 88 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 85 km 1
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 96 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 81 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 68 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 53 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 46 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 89 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 71 km 1
Aug 25, 1965 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 21, 1964 EF3 78 km 0
May 14, 1961 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 24, 1961 EF3 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in

La Grange has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.6").

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